Notes

Basements should be waterproofed for most reasons. Cracks in the walls, leaking windows and pipe condensation are probably the most frequent reasons basements have water build-up problems. Too much or prolonged water retention inside basement can cause a variety of problems. Termites, mold and foundation damage are all serious concerns and therefore are common when water leaks are left undone.

Some approaches to keep the basement dry may appear rather obvious. Ideally your basement carries a good surface grading to drain surface water from the house. Exterior waterproofing and keeping wall cracks sealed are two other first-step methods. If you have tried these techniques and have water build-up problems inside your basement, you might need to turn to other methods.

A sump pump is the one other common method of drying out a basement. Some professionals recommend this as being a last option, do-it-yourself work for balance water removal. There are two types of pumps available: submersible and water-powered. The submersible pump is electrically powered and is placed underground. They are more expensive than other pumps but are much quieter and will last for two-to-three times as long. The water-powered sump pump is fueled from your home's plumbing pressure. my latest blog post are usually slower at draining water but require no electricity and therefore are often used within a power failure.

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